The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to the second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the third number is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
First : Second : Third
2 : 3
5 : 8
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10 : 15 : 24 ⇒ 49R = 98 ⇒ R = 2
Third number = 24R = 24 x 2 = 48